More about career/placement options:Gladiator is bay Paso Fino gelding with that distinct Paso gait. He is a friendly, sturdy boy with great conformation. He has been worked under saddle and has a sweet temperament. We think he will make a wonderful trail or pleasure horse for an experienced rider.

Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 17Our organization has use of the following at this facility: Structures/Barns: 1 Run-in sheds: 13Pastures: 7 Paddocks/Pens: 8Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 1 Covered Outdoor Rings: 0Indoor Rings: 0Horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s).Horses are stalled for 9-12 hours per day, on average.The following describes the pastures at this facility:
A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for pasture management All pastures are fenced to prevent escape or injury Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly Pastures are rotated Pastures have natural protection for horses (i.e., trees) Pastures have man-made protection for horses (i.e., shelters)

The following describes the turnout areas other than pastures at this facility:
This facility has a written plan in place for the maintenance of turnout areas, which includes a schedule for cleaning, manure removal, and dragging A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for the maintenance of turnout areas All turnout areas are fenced to prevent escape or injury Turnout areas have man-made protection for horses (i.e., shelters) Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly

How many hours per day, on average, are horses turned out:
Horses are out 9 to 15 hours per day

The following items are consistent with our feed management plan and practices:
Horses are provided with individualized feeding plans, including supplements, according to age and any health issues Feed plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian Supplement plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian Horses are fed in individual stalls Horses are fed in groups Staff and volunteers are trained in proper feed measurements and protocols and observed periodically to ensure they are feeding correctly The feed chart is centrally located and updated as needed The area(s) where hay, feed, grain, and supplements are stored are kept clean, free of debris and chemicals, and protected from weather and other animals in rodent-proof and mold-proof containers and grain bins Feed, supplements and hay types are clearly labeled Water sources, i.e., buckets, troughs, automatic waterers, etc. are kept clean, free of debris and chemicals, and protected from weather and other animals Medications are kept in a locked, climate-controlled area

Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
Horses are assigned a Henneke Body Condition score upon arrival at the facility The Henneke Body Condition score is updated with each visit by the veterinarian Photographs are taken of each horse upon arrival at the facility and kept with the horse's health records Photographs are taken of each horse annually and kept with the horse's health records Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine massage therapist Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine nutritionist

Horses have access to clean drinking water at all times
Hoof Care: How often is hoof care provided for each horse? Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arisesDental Care: How often is dental care provided for each horse? Annually and when an issue arisesPhysical Examinations: How often is each horse given a physical exam by a veterinarian? Annually and when an issue arisesHorse checks: How often are horses visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility? Every day or 6 days a weekParasite Control: Our organization has the following worming protocols in place:
A de-wormer is used without fecal testing

Close XRehomingOur organization has the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) policies and procedures in place:
All potential adopters/purchasers complete an application/contract which constitutes the agreement between our organization and the new owner Our organization will only re-home a horse to a location where another horse resides Potential adopters/purchasers must visit our organization and be observed with the horse on site The distance of a potential adopter/purchaser's home from our facility is a consideration for when re-homing a horse Our organization conducts a site visit of the adopter/purchaser's facility before the transfer of the horse to the adopter/purchaser's facility Potential adopters/purchasers are encouraged to do a short-term, on-site foster with the horse Adopters/purchasers can return a horse to our organization free of charge Our agreement states that re-homed horses CAN be sold or given away with prior written approval of our organization Our agreement states that re-homed horses cannot be bred Our agreement states that if there is any breach of contract the horse must be returned to our organization Our agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make scheduled visits to see the horse within the first two years of adoption Adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for one year

Transfer of ownership occurs:
Immediately (at the time of adoption/purchase)

The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
$1,001 to $1,500

Our organization has the following rehoming fee policies:
Fees may vary depending on the equine level of training Fees may vary depending on the equine age Fees may vary depending on the equine health and soundness

Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:Many of our Adoptors will board with us for a period of time to become confident with the adopted horse.

Our Mission/How we are involved with horses:The Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Inc. (ERAF) is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, re-education and adoption of abused, abandoned,neglected and slaughter-bound horses. We work closely with the Sheriff's Department and Animal Care and Control throughout South Florida. We save horses!